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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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Highland sure is a happening place to be! As we get ready to turn 50, there are many school wide events planned to celebrate! Plus, check out the new date & time for the March PTG Meeting, discover who the Campbell classroom contest winners are, and are you getting enough sunlight?
Highland Happenings
The Home/School Connection
February 2008
**PTG News**
- The third annual flower sale from Zittles will be the fundraiser in the spring. More information will be available in the coming months. The flowers will be delivered just in time for Mother’s Day!
- The next PTG Meeting will be Wednesday, March 19, 2008 AT 3:30 p.m. in the school library. We have changed the time of the meeting in the hope that, it will give more parents and teachers the opportunity to attend a meeting.
- Save the day now – Wednesday, March 19 – Winter Fun night will be held that evening. Fun activities and snacks are being planned for that night.
- The top winning class of the Campbell’s contest is Mrs. Roth’s Grade 2 Class! Mrs. William’s second grade class came in 2nd place, followed by Mrs. Jost’s Grade 3 class. Each student in all three classes will receive a Burger King certificate and the winning class will also get a snack party! Congratulations and thank you to all students who participated.
Highland 50th Anniversary Celebration School Activities
February 29th – Dance of The Decades – Kick Off Activity - Students will participate in dance activities.
May 2nd – Music Through The Decades Concert performed by Glenn Colton
May 14th – Happy Birthday Highland Concert – Grades 4 & 5 PerformInterested in volunteering to assist? Watch for details coming home soon!
February Events
13th – Faculty Meeting – 7:50 am
18th – 22nd – Winter Break – No School
29th – Benchmark Evaluations – Grades 3, 4, 5
29th – Dance of Generations – 50th Kick Off 1:15- 2:45
March Events
4th & 5th – NYS Math Assessment for Grades 3, 4, 5
6th – NYS Math Assessment for Grade 4
12th – 7:50 Faculty Meeting
13th – 1:40 – Grades 3 & 4 Instrument Orientation Assembly
19th – 3:15 – PTG Meeting
19th – PTG Reading Night – Times To Be Announced
21st & 24th – No School – Easter Weekend
27th & 28th – ½ Day – Parent Teacher Conferences
**Principal’s Message**
Dear Parents,
Dismissal is a very busy time when the staff at Highland work very hard to be sure that all students safely proceed to their end of day destination. Your assistance is needed and appreciated to make this transition a positive experience for our students. Here are a few simple reminders:
§ Always send in a written note, especially when there may be any changes in daily routines.
§ Unless it is an emergency, all calls to the office regarding dismissal arrangements should be placed in the morning.
§ When picking up students, arrive at 3:15, park in designated spaces only, and report to Room 111 to sign out students.
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Did you know that at Summer Solstice in June, there is 15 hours of daylight while at the Winter Solstice in December; there is only 9 hours of daylight! The 6 hours less daylight is quite a lot! With so many of us in spending time indoors, e.g. driving to work in the dark, spending all day indoors, driving home in the dark, the importance of daylight becomes remarkable. This February Winter Recess, try to get out into the daylight 15-20 minutes a day with your children. If it's too cold, go to a mall that has big skylights for a roof and take a brisk walk around the top floor! Spending time together during this week will mean so much! “Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~Milton Berle
Please do not hesitate to call upon me at anytime if I can assist your children in their educational experience! It is my pleasure to work with such wonderful students!
Dawn F. Mirand
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Last Updated ( Monday, 12 May 2008 )
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